15 days in Japan Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chidorigafuchi and Meguro River. Change things up with these side-trips from Tokyo: Yokohama (Yokohama Intl Passenger Terminal & Yokohama Negishi Forest Park). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower, walk around Kitanomaru Park, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Arona Spa.

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Halifax, Canada to Tokyo is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Halifax to Tokyo is 13 hours. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Halifax in April; daily highs in Tokyo reach 22°C and lows reach 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to Hiroshima.

Grapple with history and appreciate modernity in Hiroshima, a city known around the world for its tragic past and inspiring rebirth.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mitaki Temple, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Shukkei-en Garden.

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You can fly from Tokyo to Hiroshima in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Himeji.

The castle around which the city of Himeji has developed represents one of the best preserved in the country, and has been designated as a national treasure and a World Heritage Site.

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Getting from Hiroshima to Himeji by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Himeji sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Osaka.

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Step off the beaten path and head to Mint Museum and Kemasakuranomiya Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Osaka: Yoshino-cho (Kimpusen-ji Temple Kane no Torii, Kinpusenji Temple, &more) and Shukugawa Park (in Nishinomiya). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle, and stroll through Nakanoshima Park.

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Take a train from Himeji to Osaka in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Osaka, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Kyoto.

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ninna-ji Temple and Kyoto Insider Sake Experience. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, make a trip to Heian Shrine, steep yourself in history at Daigo-ji Temple, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kyoto Botanical Garden.

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You can take a train from Osaka to Kyoto in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kanazawa.

An old castle town largely unspoiled during World War II, Kanazawa features well-preserved architecture spread across a range of districts.

On the 25th (Sun), examine the collection at Kanazawa Phonograph Museum.

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You can drive from Kyoto to Kanazawa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Kyoto in April, Kanazawa is slightly colder at night with lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.